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Theatre Experience

Scene Study: Presence, Connection, and Creative Play

Step into a supportive space to build confidence, explore characters, and develop emotional versatility as an actor. This four-week class is designed for anyone interested in acting, whether you’re preparing for auditions, looking to sharpen your skills, or simply curious about exploring performance.

Each week, you’ll work with scene partners, experiment with text, and engage in Meisner-inspired exercises to strengthen presence, emotional openness, and authentic connection. Together, we’ll break down scenes, explore character motivations, and play with different approaches to acting; all in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment that encourages you to show up as you are.

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What You’ll Get:

·  In-the-room scene work guided by experienced teaching artists

·  Practical tools for text and character development

·  Exercises to build emotional versatility and presence

·  Encouraging feedback in a supportive, collaborative environment

·  Skills that transfer to everyday life; communication, collaboration, and creative confidence

No prior experience required—just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to play.

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Teaching Artists:

• Julia Estrada (she/her): Broadway performer (Hamilton), organizational psychology consultant, and co-founder of AlloImpact
• Devin McCarthy (she/her): TV/film actor and founder of The Oracle’s Daughters, a creative studio focused on storytelling and ritual

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Class Details:

• When: Weekly on Tuesday Evenings
• Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Location: Actors Theatre of Louisville
• Who: Adults, 18+

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Current and Upcoming Sessions:

2025 Session 4

• Class 1: December 9
• Class 2: December 16
  **BREAK FOR HOLIDAY
• Class 3: January 6
• Class 4: January 13

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2026 Session 1

• Class 1: February 3
• Class 2: February 10
• Class 3: February 17
• Class 4: February 24

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2026 Session 2

• Class 1: March 10
• Class 2: March 17‍
• Class 3: March 24
• Class 4: March 31

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2026 Session 3

• Class 1: April 14
• Class 2: April 21
• Class 3: April 28
• Class 4: May 5

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2026 Session 4

• Class 1: May 19
• Class 2: May 26
• Class 3: June 2
• Class 4: June 9

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Tuition:

• $200 for students (Tuition covers the full four-week series)

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Space is limited. This is an intimate, actor-centered experience designed for trust, focus, and growth. Join us and keep the scene alive.

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For more information, please email lace@actorstheatre.org.

Wave After Wave

by Benjamin Benne

directed by Amelia Acosta Powell

World Premiere produced by Actors Theatre of Louisville

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The kind of story that makes you call someone you haven't spoken to in years.

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In this expansive journey through two intertwined lives, Sean and Nathanael, cousins born just weeks apart, reconnect on the same beach each year as they grow from building sandcastles to navigating the tides of adulthood. They swim in the ocean, eat carne asada, and witness their paths, their bodies, and the natural world changing while time rolls forward. Spanning a century in the ten-billion-year lifespan of the planet with breathtakingly poetic theatrical imagination, Wave After Wave is both an exploration of human and ecological transformation and the story of a tender, complicated bond between men.

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Running April 1–12 as part of the Storytelling Revolution Festival!

Come as you are. Leave with a new skill.

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2026 Sessions:

• May 10 – Sewing Machine 101
• June 14 – Upholstery Basics
• August 9 – Community Choral Singing
• October 18 – Puppet Workshop
• December 13 – Sustainable Gifting

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No experience necessary. Curiosity highly encouraged!

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What is Stagecraft Tools for the Apocalypse?

Stagecraft Tools for the Apocalypse is a hands-on workshop series built on a simple idea: the skills we use to make theatre can also help us make a life. In partnership with the Louisville Tool Library, each session invites us to gather, learn something practical, and leave a little more capable than we arrived—whether the world ends or not.

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Take our survey so that we can make our upcoming workshops better than ever.

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Twenty-five years of violence, two families, one story. Blood Song: The Story of the Hatfields & the McCoys is the official Kentucky state play on the feud and is widely regarded as the most historically accurate re-telling of the true events. Produced entirely and performed by a company of multigenerational Appalachian theatre artists, Blood Song is a gripping rumination on family, tribalism, community, and the cycle of violence.

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Age Appropriateness: 14+, Accompanied by an Adult

‍Content Warnings

Graphic Depictions of Physical Violence
Use of Prop Firearms
Use of Prop Knives
Depictions of Domestic Violence
Depictions of Gun Violence
References to Slavery
Depictions of Death and Murder
Brief References to Miscarraige
Depictions of Violence Against Children
Graphic Depictions of Gender-Based Violence
Simulated Fire & Smoke Effects
Simulated Gunfire
Simulated Execution by Hanging
Depictions of Abandonment & Grief
Depictions of Kidnapping & Confinement
References to the American Civil War
Brief References to Incest
Depictions of the Child Death
Depictions of Injury
Depictions of Mental Illness
Depictions of Emotional Abuse
Graphic Depictions of Physical Abuse
Depictions of Bullying
Depictions of Torture
Depictions of Ableism
Depictions of Misogyny
Brief References to Racism & Race-Based Enslavement
Depictions of Blood & Gore
Depictions of Pregnancy
Contains improvised language that may differ between performances

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Mayo days be merry and right. We are in a Christmas Crisis! Belief and Hope counts are at an all time low. But have no fear, May O’Nays is here, and she has the correct answer: SANTA!!! After parting ways from her church community, May is in search of a new devotion and a new congregation. Utilizing her theological skill set, May has a multi-step plan to save us all, whether we consent or not. Enjoy an evening of original music, holiday crafts, cookies, and perhaps a bit of Christmas Magic.

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All Ages Invited!

Join us in the upstairs lobby space for a shopping party like no other… Drinks, snacks, and the opportunity to test-drive an astonishing new product, demonstrated by our expert Guide Gina and your hostess Rachel. This immersive dark comedy explores the mysteries of friendship through the lens of multi-level marketing companies, while also examining the stories our culture tells about death and loss. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your favorite ghosts.

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Content Warning: Contains strong language, references to death and suicide.

Recommended for ages 14+

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‍Don’t Do It! With Hannah Don’t DeWitt is an evening revue of wild and uncouth performance art, with an emphasis on the ill-advised. Featuring all local artists, this absurd experience has been described as cathartic, avant-garde, at times delightful, but often hard to watch. The ultimate goal of this show is to create a platform for local artists to make work they are often discouraged from making, resulting in a once-in-a-lifetime experience for viewers. To encourage a consentual audience experience, content warnings are plentiful and viewer discretion is advised.

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(18+ only, bring ID)

Content warnings: This show often incorporates many sensitive topics which will be both listed in upcoming written promotional materials AND the host will announce relevant content warnings before each act, giving the audience an opportunity to watch portions of the show if some acts are more comfortable than others.

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This Bridge Theatre presents

a reading of

Chagutok

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Four Americans each make a solitary pilgrimage to a remote, unpopulated island off the Alaska coast, hoping to witness an obscure and mysterious atmospheric phenomenon known as the Chagutok Lights, which occurs only once every seventeen years. They each expect to be camping alone out there, but find themselves stuck in each others' company - an unwelcome situation for these people-skills-challenged individuals, but they manage...until a dead body appears. And it's just the first. Alone on this barren island, these four loners must work together to solve the mysteries of the dead, the Lights...and each other.

‍Week One: Audition Techniques for Theatre

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July 6-10^th from 10:00-3:00pm *lunch not provided, students will bring their own lunches

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Registration includes a sharing on one of our stages on the last day of camp.  

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Step into the audition room with confidence. This fun, hands-on week teaches you everything you need to know about auditioning, led by local professionals with stage and film experience. You'll even meet and get advice from the Actors Theatre of Louisville casting team.

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You'll develop general acting skills, learn how to choose the right monologues for you, learn cold reading techniques, and build stage presence through scene work. You'll also learn about self-tapes and building a resume that stands out. Through mock auditions with personalized feedback, you'll discover what casting directors look for and how to show your best self. Plus, you'll make friends with other young actors who share your passion for theatre!

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This week is also a great choice for anyone interested in casting—you'll gain insight into what happens on the other side of the audition table!

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Note: This week focuses on acting auditions—no singing or dancing required. Whether it's your first audition or you want to get better, you'll leave ready to walk into any audition room with confidence.

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If you would need financial assistance or would like to sponsor a camper, please email LACE@actorstheatre.org

‍Week Two: Epic Voices/Epic Battles—Stage Combat/Vocal Production

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When: July 13-17 from 10:00am-3:00pm *lunch not provided, students will bring their own lunches

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Registration includes a sharing on one of our stages on the last day of camp.

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Unleash your power on stage. This exciting week combines stage combat with vocal training, led by industry professionals extensively trained in fight choreography and voice work.

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You'll learn how to safely perform dramatic fight scenes—from swordplay to hand-to-hand combat. You'll also strengthen your voice, learn to project with power, and explore different dialects. Each skill is taught separately, then at the end of the week, you'll bring them together in a fun share that shows off everything you've learned. Plus, you'll make friends with other young performers who love action and adventure.

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By the end of the week, you'll be ready to take on epic roles with confidence and skill.

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If you would need financial assistance or would like to sponsor a camper, please email LACE@actorstheatre.org

Week Three: New Voices Playwriting  

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When: July 20-24 from 10:00am-3:00pm *lunch not provided, students will bring their own lunches

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Registration includes a sharing on one of our stages on the last day of camp.

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Bring your stories to the stage. This creative week invites you to explore the art of playwriting, led by published playwrights with professional experience.

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You'll discover how to craft compelling characters, write dynamic dialogue, and structure scenes that keep audiences engaged—all while exploring any kind of storytelling that interests you. From brainstorming your first idea to hearing your words come to life through readings with fellow campers, you'll experience the full journey of creating a play. Plus, you'll make friends with other young writers who share your love of storytelling.

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By the end of the week, you'll have your own original work and the skills to keep writing long after camp ends. Whether you dream of seeing your name in a playbill or just love creating stories, this is your chance to discover your voice as a playwright.

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If you would need financial assistance or would like to sponsor a camper, please email LACE@actorstheatre.org

Week Four: Technical Theatre and Design  

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July 27-31 from 10:00am-3:00pm *lunch not provided, students will bring their own lunches

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Registration includes a sharing at the end of the week.  

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Step behind the scenes and discover the magic that brings productions to life. This hands-on week explores the basics of technical theatre and design—costuming, lighting, sets, sound, and everything in-between!

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Each day focuses on a different area of design and technology, taught by designers and technicians from the Actors Theatre of Louisville team and other working professionals in the area. You'll learn how each element works together to create the world of a play and gain practical skills you can use whether you're working on a school show or dreaming of a career behind the scenes. Plus, you'll make friends with other creative minds who love building the magic of theatre.

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By the end of the week, you'll see theatre in a whole new way and understand how every production is a collaboration between artists on stage and off.

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If you would need financial assistance or would like to sponsor a camper, please email LACE@actorstheatre.org

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You’ve been a musical theatre fan your whole life. You know every word, every key change, every dramatic pause. And yet somehow, nobody ever made a camp for you. Until now.

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No talent required.
Theatre nerd status: mandatory.

All skill levels welcome. Seriously, all of them.

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This is a 21+ weekend for the unabashed theatre nerd — no judgment, just pure musical theatre joy with people who get it.

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WHAT TO EXPECT:

Friday, Aug 7 — Evening

The Warmup

Getting to know you, cocktails, refreshments, and musical theatre karaoke.

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Saturday, Aug 8 — All Day

The Deep Dive

A full day of workshops in singing, dancing, and the beloved chaos of classic theatre games. Bring your enthusiasm. Leave your self-consciousness at the door.

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Sunday, Aug 9 — Afternoon

The Big Finish

More workshops, a casual share of the weekend’s work, and then — curtain up on our community choral experience. Yes, you’ll perform. Yes, it’ll be emotional. Yes, it counts.

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Your spotlight moment has arrived.

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